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Peregrine falcon chicks hatch in a nest on top of a former nuclear reactor in Bradwell-on-Sea.

Essex County CouncilCouncil to spend £5m on competition

More than £5m will be spent by a council planning to contract out its services through competitive tender.

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Police caution an Essex man who reported his wallet stolen to police before later tweeting to say he had simply left it at home.

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Deborah McGurran, Political editor, East of England Article written by Deborah McGurran Deborah McGurran Political editor, East of England

'Lack of leadership' over children

19:11 UK time, Friday, 14 June 2013

All nine Norfolk MPs call for better management at the Children's Services department of Norfolk County Council following a critical Ofsted report in February.

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